Just dumb.
I have to drop this. I tried so hard to like it, but urg. Teerak is such an idiot. He just stands around and blinks. He tried to hold hands like arm wrestling. Literally holding hands is something little kids do, it's not a learned skill. He was about to stab some cabbage. Has he never even seen anyone hold a knife before? I get that some shows are over the top, but it's too much for me.Was this review helpful to you?
overhyped.
man i was so excited to watch this series after i saw some clipped scenes on youtube and instagram, the hype made me watch it alright. but jesus godamned christ this was unbearable. i sat through 6 episodes somehow and it's honestly just taking all my willpower to just smash my laptop shut, but no, i paid for this device.meunfah has one expression throughout the show, be it happy, sad, angry or whatever the other emotion he's trying to express, and it's a stone face, something like this 0-0. he tried to smile here and there, blush and stuff but honestly it did not hit for me.
also the teerak guy, AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGHHH he annoyed the shit out of me every time he appeared on the screen with his fake-ass naive, wannabe cute expression. like no one is THAT naive bro, please. the cute role does not suit him. it got to a point where i started nit-picking on all the flaws in the character.
now let me tell you i'm all for the fluff type of person, like i'd even take crappy made bls if the fluff is worth it. but this just pissed me off. you know what would be cool? if teerak turned out to be faking his entire persona to manipulate meunfah, and oh is his right hand man adding fuel to the situation. something like a psychotic serial killer. but honestly, this show is a no-brainer, and it's not worth your time.
i'll be honest, i pushed through 6 episodes only because of the 'punlee' character and of course, thomas. he might be expressionless but bro is hot. i'm tired of brainless college bl's, or maybe i'm used to better quality ones. that's all i have to say.
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Same Old
In a word- boring, very slow paced. I’m halfway through all the episodes that have been streamed and not holding my interest. There naivety and innocence is dragging the story down. I’m really disappointed and might come back to speed through it but for now I’m done!😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒
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realhia...
At first i started watching this just because of the main couple, but as the episodes went by i fell in love with the second couple: RealHia. The actors Au and Save did very well and even tho it is their first time acting, they have incredible chemistry, their few minutes on screen were not enough for me at all, now i can't wait to see them in a new project together. There are many things i didnt like about the series, as someone here said, some of the characters were behaving or living very "mature" lifes, like having a freaking huge bar that just both of them were taking care of like ?? and they were drinking like crazy but they look like babies, doesnt really suits them, anyways, what made me continue watching the series was the second couple!Was this review helpful to you?
Disconcerting
I ended this show feeling so disconcerted. The storyline was typical. Nothing special there. I'm fine with that. What was most disconcerting was the casting choice. How do you have a show were the entire cast is better than the two leads? The actor playing Fah could not get his acting off the two dimensional page. To say he was as stiff as cardboard would be saying the least. Jumping over to Teerak - while the actor playing that character was better than cardboard, the issue that truly tripped me up was how they wrote this character so "innocent" that he seemed more like a ten year old ... Until the NC scenes. I NEVER fast forward NC scenes but I had to skip forward on these. Not because it was done badly, but because I couldn't make the leap from childlike Teerak to grown man having sex Teerak. They just didn't mature this character enough, imo, to make those sense flow well into the story.Additionally, the couples were disconcerting. First off, EVERYBODY's relationship seemed equally yoked in terms of maturity level. Nobody else, outside the MLs, seemed to act like children. But what struck me the most was how, almost, inverted the coupled were. Lee and Ghlai (3rd couple) got the least amount of screen time and yet we're arguably the most intriguing and adorable couple. I must also make a note here, that the actor playing Lee was soooo good. Such screen presence and natural. He really outshone most of the cast. I'd love to see him as a ML in a well funded, good production. Anyway, couple #2 - Real and Hia - had great sexual chemistry and I really enjoyed their storyline. I could have watched an entire series with them. The actors, most importantly, felt natural. Just a far cry from the disjointed acting and sexual chemistry if the main couple.
I felt the series is a solid 7 because of the side characters. Left up to just the mains, I would have given it a 5 probably.
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Soft, Romantic, and Real: This BL Series Hit Home for Me
What initially drew me to this series was the remarkable appearance of the lead actor, Muenfah (portrayed by Thomas). His visuals are truly captivating—he looks effortlessly attractive in every outfit, whether it be pajamas, casual wear, or formal suits. He embodies the image of an ideal romantic partner with both charm and presence.Admittedly, I found the first six episodes somewhat slow in terms of emotional engagement. However, from episode seven onward, my appreciation for the series deepened significantly. It became endearing and emotionally satisfying, especially in episode nine, where the intimate scenes—such as cuddling and kissing on the couch—were tenderly and tastefully portrayed. The romantic scenes in episodes nine and twelve were beautifully executed; the physical intimacy, the gentle skin-to-skin contact, and the affectionate chemistry between the leads felt authentic and deeply moving.
I was so invested that I binge-watched the entire series in just two days, and I now find myself eagerly looking forward to the sequel.
As is common in many BL dramas, there was a pivotal episode—specifically episode eleven—featuring the classic moment of disapproval from a parent. In this case, it was Terrak’s father who attempted to drive a wedge between the couple. While difficult to watch, this narrative arc added a layer of realism. I found it particularly resonant. Although Muenfah’s parents were portrayed as open and accepting of their son’s relationship with another man, Terrak’s father remained rooted in traditional values, refusing to offer the same support.
This storyline mirrors real-life challenges faced by many in the LGBTQ+ community, myself included. As someone in my early 30s who was born and raised in Australia—where same-sex marriage is legally recognized, much like in Thailand—I still grapple with the knowledge that my parents, now in their 70s and 80s, would likely not accept my coming out due to their deeply held traditional Asian beliefs.
Overall, I found this series to be soft, heartwarming, and full of genuine emotion. The portrayal of friendships, romantic relationships, and family support was handled with care and sensitivity. I especially appreciated how both main characters’ families and siblings were shown as supportive and loving.
That said, one lingering curiosity remains: what exactly are the characters studying at university? If anyone has insight into this, I would genuinely love to know.
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An Unexpected Gem
I loved this series.I initially began watching the series due to the hype over the pairing of RealHia, but to my surprise I completely fell in love with the dynamics of the lead couple, Thomas (Muenfah) and Kong (Teerak). These youngsters are so sweet together, in a way normally reserved for female + male pairings. Both characters appear to be neurodivergent-- on the spectrum, in different ways. On the surface, Muenfah is emotionally cold and closed off to everyone, even with his younger brother, while Teerak is happily surrounded by the love of his parents and sister and is a sweet ray of sunshine who, unfortunately for him, has poor boundaries. When, due to circumstances, they come together, they address the under-developed aspects of each other's personalities and grow, slowly and naturally, in trust and love.
In the end, Meunfah gains a partner who loves him, deeply, despite his faults, and because he knows he's loved, regardless of those faults, he wants to change them to be a better man for his partner. This change also generates beautiful changes in his relationships with his own family members and friends. Teerak gains a partner who will always choose to be gentle with him, who will wholeheartedly love him and protect him, just as his mother, father and sister do, and that safety allows him to be more emotionally honest with those in his life, thereby setting gentle but necessarily firm boundaries with some problematic individuals. As with any healthy relationship, Meunfah and Teerak end up as each other's emotional safe spaces.
I'm thankful that the screenwriter chose to deviate from the usual shtick of having characters breaking each other's trust for dramatic effect. For other couples and dramas, that's fine, but for this couple, it was unnecessary.
I want to also add that the cinematography and directing were top-notch and all the support actors did excellent work! Thank you creators and actors for bringing your A-games.
And, yes, the RealHia story line was greatly entertaining. They're such cutie-pies. It was refreshing to have a series based in college where the majority of the actors looked the appropriate age for the characters they were portraying.
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BEST BL EVER!!!
Watching BLs since 2019 and all I can say is, this is the BEST and CUTEST show I've ever watched!! Loved it so much❤❤ The casting, the ost, the acting, the chemistry, everything is PERFECT!!! ThomasKong are insane their acting and chemistry is so good for a debut drama in a lead role phew!!! The rest of the cast is amazing as well, perfect casting! Loved how so many of things were tied in the end and many moments that came a full circle. Sad to say goodbye to this show, but eagerly waiting for a new ThomasKong show!!❤Was this review helpful to you?
one of the best 2024 thai bls!!!
best way to describe this series is CUTENESS OVERLOAD seriously😫😫😫.ok but tbh i had not planned on watching this series when it first came out however as my more eps were released and I kept seeing everyone talk abt how good it was on tiktok i decided to give it a chance and i’m so so glad i did!!
every episode has been entertaining, the characters so loveable and the romance had me giggling kicking my feet the entire way through djskdneb. whoever choice this casting deserves the fatest raise ever the chemistry between all the pairings was just so good. one thing that did disappoint me tho was that i wish we had more leeghlai and realhia scenes they couldve developed both relationships sooo much more but instead just had a lot of filler scenes so that was a downside. but overall if youre looking for a cutesy haply show to mindlessly watch w no stress this is the one.
anywys manifesting a 2025 porteetee series 🌟🧘♀️!!!
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A Dictionary of Thai BLs
I have compiled a handy guide to (most) Thai BLs -- including this one. I hope it proves useful to both seasoned viewers and newcomers alike. For my verdict on the show itself, and how I've used this dictionary to guide my ratings, see below.A: Accidents.
Come in many kinds, but the commonest is the fall-catch-kiss. Don’t try it at home, or you’ll end up in the A&E. Also used to kill off mothers in flashbacks.
B: Bisexuals.
Which every man is. And no woman is.
C: Couples.
Three is the standard. Two unusual. One rare. Go for four if you truly want to torture people. Quality of writing usually declines with, and for, each additional couple.
See Also: Love Triangles.
D: Drinking. Drunkenness.
A drop of alcohol is sufficient for the bottom to lose all inhibition, a glass of beer for the top. Both known to cause irreversible amnesia, particularly after professions of love or a night-time kiss.
E: Engineering. Engineers. Engineering Faculty.
The most acceptable setting for a Thai BL.
See also: Medicine, Medical School, Doctors.
F: Fake boyfriends.
Because, if there’s anything that’s going to get you out of a tough spot in this virulently homophobic world, it is pretending to have a gay lover.
G: Guitars.
Pathognomonic of bad BLs. The harbinger of all things abysmal. When you hear that first strum, run fast, run far.
H: Homophobia.
Generally absent, unless it can be (cynically) mined to manufacture a last-minute conflict. Where present, it's usually the father. It might be argued, however, that it is the BL genre itself that's ultimately homophobic, even Thai BL.
See also: “Don’t say Gay”, 11th Episode Curse.
I: Illness or indisposition.
Usually fever. Sometimes fainting. Often from a drop of rain or a glass of wine. Great occasion for piggy-back riding and dry towel baths.
J: Jest. Jokes. Jocularity.
Slapstick, often scatological. Growls of hunger mandatory. Throw in a few jokes at the expense of your effeminate (i.e., actually “gay”) and trans characters to show people how truly progressive you are.
See also: Homophobia, Transphobia
K: Kisses.
At least nominally present, unlike in KBL. Vary in range from fish-eye non-kisses to full on snog-fest. First kiss nearly always accidental. Common trends include underwater kissing & rooftop kisses.
L: Like. Love.
Used in such phrases as, “I am not gay. I just like you.”
M: Miscommunication and Misunderstanding.
The commonest and laziest way to manufacture a conflict. Usually involves accidentally hearing a half truth, and wilfully interpreting it against the other party.
See also: Forced Separation, Trips Abroad
N: Noble Idiot.
One of three acceptable ways to separate a couple. The idiot will run away from his love, in order to spare and save him, by making him, and us, suffer.
See also: Miscommunication & Misunderstanding, Homophobia.
O: Orphanhood.
A sure-fire way to coax sympathy. Achieved by death or abandonment. Mothers always die. Usually by accident or cancer. Fathers run away. Usually with another woman.
See also: Flashbacks.
P: Product placement.
An indispensable ingredient of East Asian BLs. Look out for rose milk, a make-up kit, or a carbonated drink.
See also: Subtlety (Lack of).
Q: Q-tips.
Essential to treat the whisper of a scrape, no more than the size of an ant, without which the submissive shall die of sepsis.
R: Reincarnation.
A way to bury your gays and have them too. Trades on cultural norms for acceptability. A premise that’s never put to good use.
S: Sexual Roles and Positions.
The difference between the dominant ("the top", "the seme") and the submissive ("the bottom", "the uke") must be maintained at all costs. The dominant shall be more aggressive, more violent, and the pursuer. The submissive shall be a shy maiden, who cannot be trusted to climb the stairs without falling down. The dynamic may be reinforced in many ways, most notably, age difference and height difference.
T: Towels. Towel baths. Hand Towels.
The occasion to reveal the perfectly sculpted and dehydrated body. Or to wipe out a food crumb from your lover’s mouth, possibly due to chronic shortage of napkins in Bangkok, or because our submissive has joined Riverdance and cannot use his arms.
U: Uniforms.
A bleached white shirt and a pair of blue or grey trousers. If at school, make the trousers short. If at university, add a grey jacket.
V: Varsities.
Basketball is unexpectedly the most popular. Followed by singing, since it always involves a national competition. Football & volleyball — sports that are actually popular in Thailand — are occasionally allowed.
W: Women.
Disposable. Usually limited to fujoshis and evil ex-girlfriends.
See also: Misogyny.
X: X-Rated (or NC) scenes.
More wishful thinking than reality. Usually involves one actor planking over another with minimal body contact. But, starved as we are, we’ll take it.
Y: Yikes!
Reserved for tropes that ought to be retired by now. You know what they are.
See also: A Therapist.
Z: Zzzzz… I’ve run out of ideas, okay? Much like Thai BLs.
Ratings:
— Story: Thai BLs have basically become an IKEA factory. We all know that. So, I wrote out this dictionary for fun, and thought to myself that, the more elements from it a show has, the less I'd rate it for story. Of course, tropes themselves are fine, and when done well, fun. Tropes can also be subverted and made original. But left to itself, a trope becomes a failing organ and threatens the unity of the whole organism.
— Casting: I give 5 for heat and chemistry, 5 for acting.
— Music: In Thai BL, if there's a guitar anywhere on the horizon, the rating instantly goes to 1. Otherwise, I tend to tune out most BL music.
— Rewatch Value: Less than 5, don't bother. 5 to 7.5, with generous skipping and skimming. Above 7.5, worth it.
Verdict:
Well, so far, I have counted almost every letter of the alphabet, from varsities and uniforms to fake boyfriends and nonsensical misunderstandings. Nothing about the show has taken me by surprise. In fact, I often felt as if I had gone to sleep and woken up in 2015.
The show is often undeniably charming. I won't deny that. Much of it must be due to the cast. Thomas and Kong aren't great actors, but they have chemistry, and of course, it helps that I wouldn't kick Tom out of my bed. That said, you cannot ignite a damp rag through sparks alone.
I don't know if I have the heart to continue this show: but, as it stands, I can predict how it'll end: a 11th-episode-crisis, most likely from a homophobic father. (Misunderstandings are already taken, you see.) Then, a reconciliation, and a happily ever after. If this is the case, please let me know, and I'll drop the show right now. I haven't the heart to see another show where homophobia is used as a mere plot device.
Update: Dropped.
Reader's Digest:
DO SAY: Fly the Friendly Skies
DON'T SAY: Skyfall
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Its fluffy fluff ?
Its very lighthearted and fluffy. Fah and Teerak had very good chemistry. I'd love to see them in a more mature drama because their NC scences we're very good but didn't quite fit with this theme. I do wish we got to see more of the side couple, mainly Lee and Glaijai, Lee had 6 minutes to get with his man and he achieved it. They were so cute but it seemed like an after thought. Overall a cute series not to be taken too serious but to just give you the feels and leave you feeling giddy. 8/10 🥰🥰Was this review helpful to you?
Nothing impressive just ALOT of CUTENESS and FLUFF with obvious shortcomings
First of all, Don't go into this series expecting something out of the box cuz you will find nothing like that.Did I watch this show for watching's sake only?
No, I enjoyed it but cannot ignore the obvious shortcomings.
Do I recommend watching this?
YES! If you want something really cute and soft and will make you giggle if you can tolerate the clear lack of acting skills(they're new actors, and it's not the worst, so I was able to ignore this mostly)
No, if you want something serious, and extraordinary, that hasn't been done before, exceptional acting and mature characters.
**Good**
Thomas' face card (Por's too!).....do I even need to say anything about this?
ThomasKong's chemistry is undeniable and impressive especially for this first series together!
This show has everything you’d expect from a Domundi series: a rich, cold guy, a cute and immature one, plenty of fluff and cuteness, adorable side couples, and the almost necessary NC scenes. It’s undeniably cute but let's just say it. It tip-toes between being really cute and a liiiitle cringy.
The side couples are definitely a highlight tho! Babe and Dom, RealHia, and even Teerak’s parents were adorable. Dom is a complete green forest, and Real acting all cute and silly to win his man was my favorite thing about RealHia. Their journey from friends to lovers was fun, sweet, and exciting.
EP11 was the best episode of the show in terms of acting and what it added to the story. I would like to mention the complete 360 on Fah and Rak's relationship after a couple of days is not how homophobia works. While the series isn’t particularly impressive in terms of acting or story, it’s an easy watch and a good stress reliever.
The last NC scene, which kind of felt a little unneeded at first because I wanted more of RealHia, made me realize how much I would love to see Kong in a confident, flirty, and sarcastic role, all smirks and mischief, with that cute, innocent face of his. That "I'm all yours" from Muenfah and the "Does that mean I can do anything I want to you?" from Teerak and those confident/ seductive eyes after being oh so innocent made me think maybe this scene was needed, lol. It actually made me go: Teerak???? Is this really you, Teerak???
**The Not-So-Good**
One thing that stood out (not in the best way) is how Domundi really likes using "innocence" as more than just a personality trait. The infantilism in this show isn’t something I’m a big fan of. Teerak’s exaggerated "innocence" and Muenfah’s lack of emotions became really frustrating in the middle of the series. Teerak is a university student, probably in his late teens or early 20s, but at times, he acts like he’s 13. That, along with Babe’s overprotectiveness, felt a little too much, but at least it toned down as the show went on. After EP6-7, Teerak’s "innocence" became bearable. Muenfah also showed more emotions after they started fake dating (the dude obviously had a big crush on Rak and got nervous, and it showed at times, which was really nice to see)
The plot started off with a direction but seemed to disappear halfway through. What kept me watching was the relationships and the overall cuteness. For example, the whole "following Fah around and taking his pics like a paparazzi" by that IG page just stopped, and I kind of wanted to see more of that.
Overall, while the show doesn’t offer anything particularly deep or groundbreaking, it delivers a fun and lighthearted experience, especially for fans of fluff and unlimited cuteness
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